Barkley fears for NBA in 'superteam' era

Basketball great Charles Barkley fears the NBA's popularity could be in jeopardy if the trend of top players gravitating towards a handful of franchises continues unchecked. Barkley, 54, said he was alarmed by the increasing disparity of rosters across the league, and warned that LeBron James' possible move to an already powerful team this summer could exacerbate the problem. James has the option of entering free agency this summer, and has been linked to a possible move to the Houston Rockets, where he would strengthen an already formidable roster spearheaded by James Harden and Chris Paul.16 Feb @ 9PM

Rockets dump Kings for 10th consecutive win

James Harden worked through a subpar shooting performance to help the Houston Rockets carry a 10-game winning streak into the All-Star break following a 100-91 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. Harden totaled a game-high 28 points on 7-of-19 shooting and added nine rebounds and nine assists as Houston sealed its second double-digit winning streak this season. The Rockets won 14 consecutive games bridging the months of November and December.15 Feb @ 6PM

Timberwolves host Lakers in final game before break

With one game left before the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to rediscover some of what worked during the league's unofficial first half. Los Angeles heads to Minnesota on Thursday after a 139-117 loss in New Orleans in which coach Luke Walton and new point guard Isaiah Thomas were ejected, and the Lakers gave up a season-high point total for an opponent in a regulation game. It was Los Angeles' second straight loss after eight wins in the previous 10 games.15 Feb @ 10AM

Harden helps Rockets to 10th straight win, 100-91 over Kings

After extending their winning streak to 10 games with a victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, the Houston Rockets were happy, though far from satisfied. Harden had 28 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and the Rockets fought off a late rally for the 100-91 win. Houston led by as many as 17, but the Kings got within striking distance several times in the fourth quarter.15 Feb @ 6AM

Rockets ponder roster addition as they host Kings

With the Rockets on the verge of signing veteran swingman Joe Johnson to bolster their already stout rotation, forward Ryan Anderson is viewed as the most likely candidate to have his playing time impacted whenever Johnson arrives and acclimates. Anderson, earning an annual salary of $20 million, is averaging career lows in points per 36 minutes (12.7) and usage rate (14.3 percent), numbers that have not only negated his career-high 56.6 effective field goal percentage but drawn the ire of Rockets fans convinced that Anderson is the weak link on their championship contender. Anderson drilled four 3-pointers in succession as the Rockets turned a four-point lead into a runway triumph.14 Feb @ 10AM

The Utah Jazz are the hottest team in the NBA, again, and may be playoff-bound

Pop quiz, hotshot: who’s got the longest winning streak in the NBA? Nope, it’s not James Harden, Chris Paul and the hard-charging Houston Rockets. The Utah Jazz — a team that seemed unlikely to compete after losing All-Star forward Gordon Hayward and starting point guard George Hill in free agency, and that bounced back from an injury to literal centerpiece Rudy Gobert with a hot streak only to lose 15 of their next 20 — have found their form again.14 Feb @ 12AM

Sources: Rockets to release Troy Williams to make room for Joe Johnson

Troy Williams is in his second NBA season. The Houston Rockets plan to release forward/guard Troy Williams to create roster space to sign Joe Johnson, league sources told Yahoo Sports. The Rockets signed veteran center Brandan Wright on Monday and needed to open a roster spot before inking Johnson after he clears waivers on Tuesday.13 Feb @ 7PM

Rockets, Timberwolves strive for success before All-Star break

The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves are two of the top-four teams in the Western Conference with two games left before the break. The Rockets (42-13) follow with a home game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. "We have too much at stake," Houston coach Mike D'Antoni told the Houston Chronicle.13 Feb @ 10AM

Travis Scott Receives Key to Missouri City, Texas

Travis Scott has been awarded the key to Missouri City, Texas, KTRK reports. The rapper was born in Houston and grew up in its suburb of Missouri City. He received the honor from Mayor Allen Owen in a ceremony held yesterday, February 10, which is now12 Feb @ 4PM

Report: G Johnson to sign with Rockets after buyout from Kings

Veteran guard Joe Johnson is planning to sign with the Houston Rockets after his contract buyout from the Sacramento Kings was completed Saturday, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Johnson, 36, is expected to clear waivers on Monday afternoon and then will be eligible to sign immediately with the Rockets. The Kings acquired Johnson from the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal prior to the NBA trade deadline on Thursday.11 Feb @ 6AM